Have you seen our bikers?

We are all interested to hear firsthand reports of encounters
with Ken, Randy, and Joe. If you've encountered our riders on this journey and
would like to relate your story to us for posting on this site, please click
below to send your story by email to us. Thank you!

Submitted June 19, 2001Hello Ken & Family,
Well It was truly great seeing you and all the classmates that I haven't seen In
fifty years---Betty and I wish you well on your next voyage.We'll be looking
forward to seeing how things go with you next.
God Bless Jude And Betty Rutten

Submitted June 19, 2001Hi I have followed your Journal every day and enjoyed it
very much, thanks. I was wondering when you are going to have something on
there about the runion? I live one and on half blocks from Jim and Sherie and
also on Sat. I was working in the yard as you rode by with 26 news. Have a safe
and relaxing trip home.
Elaine

Submitted June 17, 2001Hello: Just wanted to drop you a note and say I enjoyed
meeting you. What a nice trip for 3 generations. I thought our story on NBC 25
in Green Bay turned out well. I hope you had a chance to see it. Good Luck. Bob
Healey NBC 26

Submitted June 17, 2001To all of you, congratulations on your ride across this great
land. I intersected your path at Pompey's Pillar as the three of you were in the
process of taking your picture at the information sign to the Pillar. As I drove
up, you all remarked about me being from Washington State and offering the
information of being from there also. My journey carrying me into North Dakota,
to northern Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia before returning home was
nothing compared to your efforts. Maybe more people should involve themselves in
your mood of travel, taking time to see what many of us traveling at 60 and 70
miles per hour miss on our haste. Once again, congratulations and have a safe
return home. Bob Buzzell Tokeland, WA

Submitted June 12, 2001Hi,
It was great to see you all made the trip in good health and looks like fine
spirits! Guess a lot of the credit must go to the "spirit" that guided and
protected you. Congrats to all of you. My daughter and fiancee from Salt Lake
were with me when we visited at the Pompey's Pillar rock. They say they have had
only once chance to check your progress as they are computerless. We did so
enjoy our brief chat at the rock and you made a lasting impression on us.
Have fun at the reunion and a safe trip home "in luxury" when the time comes.
Thanks for visiting with us.
Bonnie Fox
Ballantine, MT

Submitted June 11, 2001Hi Ken, Randy and Joe

Decided to head out to Highway 10 thinking you would be just about through
Weyeawega at approx 1:15pm. Took the Hwy 96 route and was given the surprise
of my day...here you were coming toward Little Chute just passing under the 441
Express Hwy. You sure made good time today. Enjoyed your "trip" just as much as
you did. Hope you can enjoy more adventurous trips together.
Jane Schaeffer

Submitted June 11, 2001ken, randy, and joe,
we met today just outside of little chute. i didn't have to drive far to find
you guys. as i write this i'm sure you've reached your destination. ken, have a
great time at your reunion and thanks for the story about my grandpa mcmahon. i'm
sure the trip was made easier by the great camaraderie between you all. oh on
the photo enclosed i just thought i should mention that we all made joe stand
next to my daughter. (not that she minded) thanks again for a great story to
follow.

What a treat to meet you along highway 10 near Weyauwega! Your trip is a real
inspiration to my husband and me, helping to spur along my bike riding dreams.

If you decide to put together a book or some other kind of follow up project
that aims to reach people for Christ let me know. Maybe we can help support the
project.

God's Blessings to all of you,
Marcia Rhone
Weyauwega, WI

Submitted June 10, 2001Hi all, met Ken at Harrdee's in Marshfield WI. If he is
on his way to his 50th. class reunion then he is older then I am and to bicycle
2001 miles, some of which was though the mountains, is an amazing feat.

I noticed the picture of the cross on the hill on the back of Ken's jacket, nice
to know that he knows the LORD and gives HIM the honor and the glory for his
good health and a save trip.

James Woehrle
Marshfield WI

GOOD LUCK & "GOD" continue to be with you

Submitted June 9, 2001Ken, Randy and Joe....

Your three have accomplished something wonderful for all involved. We found you
near Mondovi, Wisconsin on Saturday, June 9th. The rain didn't seem to have any
negative affect on your pace. If ever there were three guys who deserved a gift
jar of Grey Poupon, it's you! Hope it brightened your day just a little bit. I'm
glad that we had our paths cross.

Jim & Marge O'Mara
Eau Claire, WI

Submitted June 5, 2001Dear Fellas,

I met you for a brief moment and was enhanced by our conversation we had engaged
in during your brief stop at the Cenex gas station in West Fargo North Dakota.
I would like to further express my wishful thoughts and prayers for your safe
trip to your destination and again upon your arrival home. Myself and my Family
wish you and yours the Best!

PS
I prayed for the wind which you asked for!

Sincerely,
Ben & Family

Submitted June 3, 2001We first spotted the riders pulling up a long hill East of
Miles City, Montana and we're quite amazed. Gilbert Paulson and I, Rob Swift,
were headed to Glen Ullin, N.D. to purchase the 36 Ford that Ken is so envious
of. We were staying with my cousins Pat & Margaret Swift who run the Red Roof
Bed & Breakfast. After a day of scouting the countryside for more old cars we
returned to the B&B and spotted the 3 bicycles which we recognized as having
seen earlier on our trip. We spoke to the riders that night -- they were quite
tired and headed to bed early. The next day they were up and gone before we got
up. We were impressed with their tenacity. We wish them a safe trip and a heck
of a good 50th high school reunion to Grandpa ! I would like to invite them all
to see my 36 Ford a year from now in Tacoma, WA.

Rob Swift

Submitted May 29, 2001On May 28 in Forsythe, Montana, our group encountered the
bikers at the Dairy Queen. There are 44 in our Elderhostel and we are spending
18 days following the Lewis & Clark Trail from St. Charles, MO to Astoria, OR by
bus. We range in age from 59 to to 89. We enjoyed meeting you and hearing your
story. Good luck.

Walt Deutsch and Andrea Frande

Submitted May 28, 2001Hi,
We are from Glendive Montana - stopped briefly at Forsythe, MT at noon for
treats. Just returning from a home school graduation in Billings where our
niece participated in the ceremony. The three were fighting winds and they
wondered if they would be able to make it to Miles City tonight. We checked out
the web page and will be following their journey with excitement for them. We
are hoping to see them as they pass thru' our city so will be watching for them
tomorrow evening. Blessings to them on their way.
Merle and Connie Mullet

Submitted May 26, 2001Hey guys,
I keep following your progress every day. You seem to be doing very well. I
keep telling your story to any of our guests that are headed east. I tell them
to watch for you. As I've said before, you have my admiration.
God Bless you!
Vern Hanson
Super 8 Kellogg, Idaho

Submitted May 21, 2001Thanks so much with dining with us at Zanys Pizza at Silver
Mountain. You guys are very inspirational to all you encounter. A special thank
you to Joe for helping make that 15 yr. old birthday girl special. We will
continue to follow your tour de 2001 in 2001!! Say hey to all the cheeseheads,continued
best of luck.
Hadley ,Ray, and Steve

Editors Note: Joe swears he only wished her a happy birthday!

Submitted May 20, 2001Ken, Randy, Joe and Ralph

I really liked taking pictures of the start of your trip- look for them in the
towns you pass through and let me know who picks them up. I was daydreaming that
the Associated Press would want pictures of the whole thing and I could tag
along- but it stayed a daydream.

I will get some prints of the better ones made up for you before you return.
Regretfully- daughter's illness kept me from catching up for day two.

What you are doing is terrific. best of luck and tailwinds always.

Gary Cook, Photographer

Submitted May 19, 2001Dear Guys,
I will not be here at the motel when you leave in the morning, so I wanted to
say 'good luck' and thanks for staying with us. I enjoyed your story very much
and as I told you, I admire your dedication.
God bless you all and travel safely.
Vern Hanson, General Manager
Super 8, Kellogg, Idaho